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Burntcoat Head Park

Bragging Rights

Nova Scotia is tailor-made for those who want to truly connect with the people, culture, and history of their destination. There is a new story around every corner, in every town, and no shortage of friendly people to tell it. But don’t just take our word for it…

Award Winning Destinations

Cape Breton highlands Cabot Trail

Cape Breton Island

National Geographic Traveller named Cape Breton as one of the world’s ‘20 must-see places’.

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Lunenburg Skyline Sunset

Lunenburg

The Town of Lunenburg was recognized at a Cultural Destination of the Year: Americas as awarded by Luxury Travel Guide.

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Halifax Pride Parade

Halifax

Booking.com included Halifax as one of the Top Ten “Most Welcoming Places in Canada”.

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Skyline Trail Sunset

Best National Park in Canada

USA Today’s readers voted the Cape Breton Highlands National Park as “Best National Park in Canada” in their annual Reader’s Choice Awards.

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Other Accolades

Lecaveau Pergola

Top Winery Restaurants

Wine Access Magazine acclaimed Le Caveau Restaurant at Domaine de Grand Pré Winery as one of the Top 20 Winery Restaurants in the World.

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Benjamin Bridge

Best Sparkling Wines

Benjamin Bridge Vineyard’s Méthode Classique Sparkling Brut 2008 was named 1 of the “14 Best Sparkling Wines of the World” by Drinks Business, the leading European drinks trade publication.

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Halifax Stanfield International

Best Airport

Business Insider named Halifax Stanfield International Airport as one of the 10 best airports in North America.

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horses on sable island on a white sand beach with beautiful blue waters

Best 50 Places to Travel in 2025

Travel + Leisure magazine, a leading international travel magazine, has named Nova Scotia one of the Best 50 Places to Travel in 2025. One of only two Canadian destinations included on the list, Nova Scotia is featured under the “For Moments on the Water” category.

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